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Strings Department
Whether you are bowing on four strings (violin, viola, cello or bass) or plucking on as many as forty seven (concert grand harp) our string department offers instruction in both solo repertoire and chamber music to beginners thru advanced level players of all ages. Join the String Department on Facebook!
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What We Offer:
  • Professional and experienced faculty teaching: violin, viola, violoncello, string bass and harp
  • Classical training on all string instruments
  • Training on fiddle music and jazz bass
  • Customized individual instruction based on age, level and learning style
  • Group classes for children, teens and adults
  • Chamber music and collaborative performance experiences
  • Solo and ensemble competition coaching as well as audition preparation
  • Performance opportunities in the acoustically superb and beautiful Helen Bader Recital Hall
  • The Dorothea Music Library with over 50,000 CDs and LPs, DVD scores and books
  • Free admission to all Conservatory produced performances and master classes
  • Free use of practice rooms (based on availability)
  • Student discounts for recording services
  • Scholarships and financial aid 
  • Summer String camps


Faculty:
Joe Ketchum* - String Dept. Chair
Chloe Helene Groth* - Suzuki Coordinator
John Babbitt
Phillip Grossman
Stefan Kartman
Korinthia Klein
Tatiana Migliaccio
Kelsey Molinari
Julie Bamberger Roubik
 Laura Rooney
Kristian Ring


Tuition Rates for Individual Instruction:
Range from $30-$32 for a thirty minute lesson; $45-$47.50 for a forty five minute lesson; or $60-$64 for a sixty minute lesson.


Path of Learning

Individual Instruction
Enjoy learning a string instrument in a musical environment designed to meet the needs of students of various ages, levels and styles

Group Classes
Group study allows students to learn in a motivational, supportive, and fun setting. 

Children

  • Suzuki Program (children can begin study at grade K4, 3 year olds accepted at the discretion of the instructor upon interview)
    • Books 1 and 2: 30-min private lessons + 40-minute group classes
    • Book 3: 45-minute private lessons + 40-minute group classes + Theory is Fun
    • Book 4: 45-minute private lessons + 40-minute group classes + Theory is Fun + Orchestra
    • Book 5: 45-minute private lessons + Con Brio Ensemble + Music and Musicians + Orchestra
    • Book  6 and above: 60-minute private lesson + Advanced Theory + Chamber Ensemble
    • Beginning Suzuki Violin Class for Kids (summer)
  • Traditional
    • Individual Instruction
    • Beginning Violin and Viola
    • Continuing Violin and Viola
  • Classes for both Suzuki and Traditional Instruction
    • Beginning Suzuki Violin Class for Kids, Beginning Violin and Viola, Continuing Beginning Violin and Viola
    • Theory is Fun
    • Music & Musicians
    • Orchestra Discoveries
    • Violin for Home Schooled Children
    • My First String Camp
    • Annual String Camp
 
Teens and Adults
  • Individual Instruction
  • Beginning violin
  • Viola for Violinists
  • Chamber Ensembles
  • Old World
  • Ensemble               
  • Music Theory 1
  • Music Theory 2
  • Music Theory at the Keyboard
  • Aural Skills
  • Improvisation
  • Conducting
  • Annual String Camp
 
Current Classes:
For details on current classes available, please click here.

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